When was Lukko founded?

Lukko was founded in 1936 in Rauma, FIN, Finland.

Who is the head coach of Lukko?

The head coach of Lukko is Kari Heikkilä.

Who is the captain of Lukko?

The captain of Lukko is Janne Niskala.

What arena does Lukko play in?

Lukko play their home games at Kivikylän Areena in Rauma, FIN.

Who is the general manager of Lukko?

The general manager of Lukko is Timo Rajala.

What are the team colors of Lukko?

The team colors of Lukko are Blue + Yellow.

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2016-2017 Season

Lukko were 23-29-8 in the 2016-17 Liiga season with 71 points, 12th overall.

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2016-2017 Lukko Roster

Lukko — 2016-2017 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#46	Antti Karjalainen (G)	31	1995	Sotkamo, FIN	6'2"	198	L
	#36	Kaapo Kähkönen (G)	30	1996	Helsinki, FIN	6'2"	216	L
	#32	Lassi Lehtinen (G)	27	1999	Lahti, FIN	6'0"	176	L
	#30	Jakub Stepanek (G)	40	1986	Vsetin, CZE	6'2"	176	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#18	Rony Ahonen (D)	39	1987	Porvoo, FIN	5'11"	198	L
	#27	Keaton Ellerby (D)	37	1988	Priddis, AB, CAN	6'5"	216	L
	#20	Atte Mäkinen (D)	31	1995	Tampere, FIN	6'3"	201	R
	#28	Janne Niskala (D)"C"	45	1981	Västerås, SWE	6'0"	201	L
	#38	Simo-Pekka Riikola (D)	34	1992	Joensuu, FIN	6'1"	198	R
	#16	Steven Seigo (D)	36	1990	Edenwold, SK, CAN	6'0"	187	R
	#10	Roni Sevänen (D)	31	1995	Eura, FIN	6'0"	196	L
	#19	Santeri Suistio (D)	28	1998	Rauma, FIN	6'0"	179	L
	#5	Sameli Ventelä (D)	32	1994	Hämeenlinna, FIN	6'1"	187	L
	#51	Jesse Virtanen (D)	35	1991	Rauma, FIN	5'11"	185	L
FORWARDS
	#48	Joose Antonen (RW/LW)	31	1995	Tampere, FIN	6'2"	198	R
	#12	Valentin Claireaux (C/RW)	35	1991	Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, FRA	5'11"	203	R
	#62	Jere Friberg (C)	31	1995	Laitila, FIN	6'1"	194	L
	#11	Aaron Gagnon (C/RW)	40	1986	Armstrong, BC, CAN	5'10"	190	R
	#21	Aki Kangasmäki (LW/RW)Loan	37	1989	Rauma, FIN	6'3"	216	L
	#22	Toni Koivisto (LW)"A"	43	1982	Ylitornio, FIN	6'0"	198	L
	#31	Eetu Koivistoinen (C)	31	1995	Tampere, FIN	6'2"	190	L
	#9	Heikki Liedes (C/W)	33	1993	Helsinki, FIN	6'1"	205	L
	#14	Sami Lähteenmäki (C/W)"A"	37	1989	Loppi, FIN	6'1"	194	L
	#41	Joonas Niemelä (C/W)	29	1997	Espoo, FIN	5'11"	181	L
	#73	Ilmari Pitkänen (LW/RW)	36	1990	Viljakkala, FIN	6'0"	192	L
	#87	Aleksi Saarela (C)Loan	29	1997	Helsinki, FIN	5'10"	201	L
	#15	Toni Suuronen (LW/RW)	31	1995	Hamina, FIN	5'11"	187	L
	#39	Peter Tiivola (C)	33	1993	Helsinki, FIN	6'4"	201	L
	#23	Lauri Tukonen (RW/LW)	40	1986	Hyvinkää, FIN	6'2"	198	R
	#82	Ville Vahalahti (LW)"A"	48	1977	Parainen, FIN	6'0"	196	L
	#17	Aaro Vidgren (LW/RW)	29	1997	Lohja, FIN	6'2"	192	L
	#33	Janne Väyrynen (RW/LW)	34	1992	Järvenpää, FIN	6'4"	209	R
Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 17Av Age: 25.73 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 Lukko Staff

Head CoachKari Heikkilä
Head CoachJuha Vuori
Asst. CoachTimo Saarikoski
Asst. CoachJesse Welling
Goaltending CoachMikael Vuorio
General ManagerTimo Rajala
Team ManagerMika Kuosmanen
ChairmanJari Laiho
Commercial Dir.Mika Laaksonen
Conditioning CoachRisto Rosendahl
Dir. of AdministrationAnne Saarinen
Equipment ManagerSeppo Hurme
Equipment ManagerMatti Koskinen
Equipment ManagerSamu Tätilä
Massage TherapistTomi Pihkoluoma
Physical TherapistMika Kuosmanen

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2016-2017 Lukko Captains

"C"

Janne Niskala

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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2016-2017 Lukko Demographics

Lukko Facts

Plays in: Liiga
Team Colors: Blue + Yellow
Town: Rauma, FIN Map
Founded: 1936

2016-2017 Lukko Roster Facts

Nationalities

27 players
3 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Lukko: 3 039 GP
NHL: 261 GP
WC: 74 GP
OG: 6 GP
SHL: 356 GP
Liiga: 5 474 GP
KHL: 554 GP
Czechia: 85 GP
AHL: 802 GP
NL: 81 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

KeuPa HT (Mestis)
Lukko U16 (U16 SM-sarja)
Lukko U17 (U17 II-divisioona)
Lukko U18 (U18 SM-sarja)
Lukko U20 (U20 SM-sarja)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Kivikylän Areena
Location: Rauma, FIN
Capacity: 5 400
Construction Year: 1970

Lukko Games

Lukko — 2016-2017 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/23/2026 03:30 PM UTC	Lukko	TPS	-	Liiga
10/20/2026 03:30 PM UTC	Lukko	HIFK	-	Liiga
10/17/2026 02:00 PM UTC	Lukko	Kiekko-Espoo	3 - 1	Liiga
10/16/2026 03:30 PM UTC	Tappara	Lukko	1 - 2	Liiga
10/14/2026 03:30 PM UTC	JYP	Lukko	3 - 2 (SO)	Liiga

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Latest Transactions

Lukko — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/01/2026	Extension		Topias Haapanen (F)		Details
08/26/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Steven Jandric (F)	BK Mladá Boleslav	Details
08/05/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ponthus Westerholm (F)	Vålerenga	Details
08/05/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Pathrik Westerholm (F)	Vålerenga	Details
07/30/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Derek Daschke (D)	New Mexico Goatheads	Details
06/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Antoine Morand (F)	BK Mladá Boleslav	Details
05/20/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Niclas Almari (D)	Tappara	Details
05/12/2026	Confirmed	joining	Chris Harpur (D)	Syracuse Crunch	Details

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Lukko History and Standings

Lukko — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	Liiga	14	8	4	-	1	1	36	28	27	1.93	3	-
2025-2026	Liiga	60	28	19	-	9	4	185	157	106	1.77	5	First round loss
2024-2025	Liiga	60	32	18	-	6	4	202	147	112	1.87	1	Bronze game loss
2023-2024	Liiga	60	22	22	-	10	6	157	160	92	1.53	8	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2022-2023	Liiga	60	28	19	-	8	5	155	122	105	1.75	3	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	Liiga	58	24	22	-	5	7	169	151	89	1.53	10	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	Liiga	60	38	15	-	6	1	204	114	127	2.12	1	Champion
2019-2020	Liiga	59	40	19	-	8	6	190	121	118	2	2	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	Liiga	60	26	21	-	5	8	170	165	96	1.6	7	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	Liiga	60	21	25	-	8	6	141	142	85	1.42	9	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2016-2017	Liiga	60	17	29	-	6	8	151	177	71	1.18	12	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	Liiga	60	24	23	-	9	4	155	132	94	1.57	6	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	Liiga	60	24	12	-	7	17	163	147	103	1.72	3	Bronze game loss
2013-2014	Liiga	60	30	23	-	4	3	153	138	101	1.68	3	Bronze game win
2012-2013	SM-liiga	60	24	25	-	3	8	151	170	86	1.43	10	Bronze game loss
2011-2012	SM-liiga	60	21	28	-	7	4	162	167	81	1.35	9	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2010-2011	SM-liiga	60	27	22	-	6	5	175	157	98	1.63	4	Bronze game win
2009-2010	SM-liiga	58	30	16	-	5	7	178	136	107	1.84	3	Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009	SM-liiga	58	21	28	-	6	3	144	150	78	1.34	11	Saved in play-out
2007-2008	SM-liiga	56	18	28	-	4	6	137	156	68	1.21	9	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2006-2007	SM-liiga	56	21	22	-	5	8	183	191	81	1.45	8	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2005-2006	SM-liiga	56	16	32	-	3	5	121	150	59	1.05	13	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	SM-liiga	56	28	18	-	4	6	152	130	98	1.75	5	Bronze game loss
2003-2004	SM-liiga	56	24	18	14	-	-	154	127	65	1.16	5	Quarterfinal loss
2002-2003	SM-liiga	56	21	25	8	-	-	130	153	55	0.98	9	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	SM-liiga	56	13	34	9	-	-	110	181	35	0.63	12	Did not make playoffs
2000-2001	SM-liiga	56	21	21	14	-	-	146	146	56	1	6	Quarterfinal loss
1999-2000	SM-liiga	54	28	17	9	-	-	159	125	65	1.2	4	Quarterfinal loss
1998-1999	SM-liiga	54	16	31	7	-	-	126	176	39	0.72	11	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	SM-liiga	48	20	22	6	-	-	131	143	46	0.96	9	Did not make playoffs

Lukko Tournament Statistics

Lukko — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	Champions HL	6	4	1	-	0	1	21	14	13	2.17	5	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	Champions HL	6	5	1	-	0	0	21	14	15	2.5	3	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	Champions HL	6	4	2	-	0	2	22	11	14	2.33	1	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	Champions HL	4	1	2	-	0	1	9	9	4	1	2	16th final loss
2015-2016	Champions HL	4	1	1	-	1	1	11	12	6	1.5	2	Semifinal loss
2014-2015	Champions HL	6	5	1	-	0	0	21	7	15	2.5	1	Quarterfinal loss
1996-1997	Euro HL	6	2	3	1	-	-	23	28	5	0.83	3	Did not make playoffs
1971-1972	Bersglag Cup	5	0	4	1	-	-	25	63	1	0.2	6	-
	Sir William Cup	6	0	6	0	-	-	13	35	0	0	7	-
1970-1971	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Toronto Cup	5	1	4	0	-	-	12	28	2	0.4	5	-
1969-1970	Suomen Cup	2	1	1	-	-	-	18	8	-	-	-	-
1968-1969	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-
1963-1964	Suomen Cup	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-

Lukko Retired Numbers

Lukko Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Lukko — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Ponthus Westerholm (F)	2026-2027	Vålerenga	EHL	8	4	12	16	10
2.	Sami Päivärinta (F)	2026-2027	HPK	Liiga	14	6	9	15	4
3.	Juuso Rajala (F)	2026-2027	EHC Neuwied	Oberliga	9	3	12	15	6
4.	Michael Haga (F)	2026-2027	Frisk Asker	EHL	9	2	11	13	2
5.	Ondrej Slovacek (D)	2026-2027	VHK Vsetín	1. liga	13	0	13	13	13
6.	Eero Elo (F)	2026-2027	ESV Kaufbeuren	Oberliga	10	7	5	12	0
7.	Petr Věchet (F)	2026-2027	Lukko U20	U20 SM-sarja	13	2	10	12	8
8.	Pathrik Westerholm (F)	2026-2027	Vålerenga	EHL	7	6	5	11	2
9.	Scott Pooley (F)	2026-2027	AIK	HockeyAllsvenskan	12	4	7	11	6
10.	Miro Markkula (F)	2026-2027	Ritten/Renon	Alps Hockey League	8	9	1	10	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Lukko — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	25.38
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.97
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	27.07
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	26.37
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	25.79

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Lukko — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jari Torkki (F)	489	251	240	491
2.	Jorma Vehmanen (F)	483	251	206	457
3.	Ismo Villa (F)	423	250	141	391
4.	Matti Forss (F)	535	153	227	380
5.	Jouni Rinne (F)	282	181	186	367

Franchise All-Time Goals

Lukko — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jari Torkki (F)	489	251	240	491
2.	Jorma Vehmanen (F)	483	251	206	457
3.	Ismo Villa (F)	423	250	141	391
4.	Jari Laiho (F)	488	223	139	362
5.	Jouni Rinne (F)	282	181	186	367

Franchise All-Time Assists

Lukko — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jari Torkki (F)	489	251	240	491
2.	Matti Forss (F)	535	153	227	380
3.	Jorma Vehmanen (F)	483	251	206	457
4.	Jarmo Kuusisto (D)	697	114	197	311
5.	Jouni Rinne (F)	282	181	186	367

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Lukko — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Jarmo Kuusisto (D)	697	114	311	641
2.	Sami Torkki (F)	357	67	140	585
3.	Jari Torkki (F)	489	251	491	524
4.	Erik Hämäläinen (D)	717	96	228	519
5.	Otto Honkaheimo (D)	448	14	90	489

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Lukko — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Toni Koivisto (F)	729	143	175	318
2.	Erik Hämäläinen (D)	717	96	132	228
3.	Jarmo Kuusisto (D)	697	114	197	311
4.	Matti Forss (F)	535	153	227	380
5.	Pasi Saarela (F)	533	148	153	301

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Lukko — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Janne Ståhl (F)	2	1	4	2.00
2.	Esa Keskinen (F)	129	66	189	1.47
3.	Juha Riihijärvi (F)	82	42	112	1.37
4.	Jouni Rinne (F)	282	181	367	1.30
5.	Matti Keinonen (F)	144	114	184	1.28

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Lukko — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Juha Riihijärvi (F)	1995-1996	SM-liiga	50	28	44	72	1.44	58
2.	Esa Keskinen (F)	1988-1989	SM-liiga	41	24	46	70	1.71	12
3.	Esa Keskinen (F)	1990-1991	SM-liiga	44	17	51	68	1.55	14
4.	Jouni Rinne (F)	1979-1980	SM-liiga	36	23	44	67	1.86	32
5.	Jari Torkki (F)	1983-1984	I-divisioona	36	41	25	66	1.83	70

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Lukko — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jari Torkki (F)	1983-1984	I-divisioona	36	41	25	66	1.83	70
2.	Jouni Rinne (F)	1975-1976	SM-liiga	36	36	22	58	1.61	16
3.	Juhani Wallenius (F)	1979-1980	SM-liiga	35	34	24	58	1.66	26
4.	Ismo Villa (F)	1979-1980	SM-liiga	36	33	26	59	1.64	16
5.	Pasi Saarela (F)	2004-2005	SM-liiga	56	31	24	55	0.98	42

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Lukko — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Esa Keskinen (F)	1990-1991	SM-liiga	44	17	51	68	1.55	14
2.	Esa Keskinen (F)	1988-1989	SM-liiga	41	24	46	70	1.71	12
3.	Mikael Ruohomaa (F)	2025-2026	Liiga	58	16	46	62	1.07	32
4.	Juha Riihijärvi (F)	1995-1996	SM-liiga	50	28	44	72	1.44	58
5.	Jouni Rinne (F)	1979-1980	SM-liiga	36	23	44	67	1.86	32

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Lukko — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mike Siklenka (D)	2007-2008	SM-liiga	43	9	14	23	0.53	182
2.	Semir Ben-Amor (F)	2007-2008	SM-liiga	48	3	5	8	0.17	162
3.	Sami Torkki (F)	2004-2005	SM-liiga	52	18	21	39	0.75	159
4.	Kristian Pospisil (F)	2019-2020	Liiga	54	15	19	34	0.63	139
5.	Charles Cook (D)	2009-2010	SM-liiga	56	10	15	25	0.45	137